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The Schoolhouse is a designed for all
Home Tutors.
In a schoolroom it doesn't matter if you are a MUM or GOVERNESS,
the workload and needs are the same.
The Schoolhouse if full things already tested in the Outback
Classroom by someone else. Many of the charts and activities are
designed and improved by myself using my 14 years of experience.
Lee-Anne, Governess Australia
"You're not just a govo, you're THE GOVO"
schoolhouse@governessaustralia.com
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The Grapevine
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Classroom
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Includes classroom setup info, behaviour management, photos,
planners, timetables, computer / internet tips and teacher sites
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Subjects & Topics
has many useful activities & charts sorted by
school subjects and popular annual topics |
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Mother's Day
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Desk Chart with all the basic
information Months & Seasons Chart
In the Distance
Education School Room
Was
instigated and worked on by mothers
and other experienced people
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General From Others
www.teachyoungaussies.com.au
Teach Young Aussies, a
home-based business, selling to teachers, parents and homeschoolers
who want practical and useful teaching resources that apply directly
to the Australian
curriculum.
www.teachers.ash.org.au/denise/OtherResources.htm
it provides links to a lot of other educational sites, very handy!
Search The
Internet - National Library of Australia - this is a list of search
engines.
SOFWeb - This site has a number
of useful resources available following the curriculum vitae. This
is a site for Victorians but a lot of the things can be useful for other
states. Educating.net - This site
is massive, everything to do with education, you or the kids, it also has
a number of online libraries. Be aware that this site also links to sites
where you pay for goods, the majority is free.
CD ROM for $10 called
"Helpful Hints
for Happy Home Tutoring"
The Committee that recently helped revise and update the
Charleville School of Distance Education this resource called "Helpful Hints
for Happy Home Tutoring" asked me to let you know about the resource as they
thought it might be a useful reference for other employed home tutors.
It is 289 pages of tips and ideas and is available in CD Rom format for $10.
For More information... Charleville School
of Distance Education
www.charlevisde.eq.edu.au
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Sounds Charts - With Short
and Long VOWEL sounds as well as other vowel blends. Great Wall
Posters. Primary Students
Sentence Starters for Lower and
Middle Primary
Punctuation Chart with
easy to understand examples for all primary students.
Grammar meanings ...
Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Pronouns, Prepositions, Conjunctions.
All from a basic view point easy to understand for all of Primary students
Project
Brief - Writers and Poetry Great for revision weeks or to fill in
when the English just doesn't do it.
Vocabulary study A
word study to build upper primary students vocabulary. I have used
this over a term with a Year 4 student to a Year 8 student.
Antonyms Activity for Primary
Antonym & Synonym
for Lower Primary
Favourite websites
www.dailygrammar.com Offers free daily email messages
containing writing lessons and quizzes; the site contains an archive of past
lessons and glossary.
www.dailywritingtips.com
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Spelling Contract for Upper Primary
1.
Write your list words out twice
2.
Write some sentences or a paragraph using as many list words as
possible.
3.
Do a Look, Cover, Write, Check
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Break word your list words into syllables
5.
Do spelling test or LCWC or write words out twice.
Spelling Contract for Lower Primary
Colour in the
activities you do each week.
Cross the box in
the timetable that say’s Indonesian
Do this on
Monday – Day 1,
Tuesday – Day 2,
Wednesday – Day 3
1.
On Monday Day 1
find 1-3 hard words and write in spelling book with the other 10 words.
2.
On Days 1, 2 and 3
do one of the following activities in work
Look, Say, Think, Cover, Write, Check in pencil.
Write words 2 times, 1 in pencil and 1 in pen.
Write some sentences using 5 spelling words.
Write 10 words in alphabetical order.
Write words 2 times 1 in pencil and 1 in pen.
Write words in chalk on the board.
Look up 5 words in dictionary and tell me the meaning.
Break words into syllables and write out in pen.
Write words in pen and highlight the
vowels.
Write 4 questions using words
Paint words outside
Thursday – Day 4
1.
Do both of the
following activities.
a.
Spelling test
b.
Do Task 4 Day 5
in stage booklet
(Grammar/punctuation activity)
Friday – Day 5
1.
Do one of the
following activities with the words you had trouble with in your test.
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Paint them on paper or use textas to write them.
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Type words on computer using different fonts and
sizes.
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Write problem words 2 times in pen.
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Spelling From Others
www.spellingcity.com
SpellaRoo - an
online spelling game for grade 2 and up.
I usually let the kids do their spelling tests outside on the
concrete with chalk or they write in the sand with a stick. Basically
they just love to get outside. They also like to come up with little
ideas to remember words such as the difference between meet and meat.
They think of it as we eat meat.
Cheers Michelle
like to have a special spelling idea for each day of
the week. I have all boys this year and they are especially hands-on and
love to get out and do things - this is the best way for them to learn and
retain what I am teaching them. I do know, however, that girls also enjoy
these activities.
Monday might be chalk on the cement, Tuesday might
be writing it in their book or using the magnets on the fridge, Wednesday
might be finger painting their words, Thursday is usually a word game like
a word search or looking for mnemonics.
On Friday I like to keep my options open and this
day usually varies. One of my children's favourite things to do is go on a
word hunt around the homestead compound. I give them a piece of paper that
tells them where to go to find the next clue. On the other side of the
paper, they have to circle the correct spelling of their word before they
can move on. They usually win a small prize if they can get back to the
schoolroom in the set time with all the words correctly circled. This is
great for getting them out of the schoolroom and moving about.
Because all the ASSOA students have digital cameras,
I make sure to take photos of these spelling activities (and a whole heap
of other things that we do during our sets) and send them into our
teachers. Children love sharing what they did with their teachers - and
their parents! There is nothing better than getting Mum and Dad involved
too. Tell them what spelling words THEIR child is learning for the next
week and when they go for a drive or are simply out in the shed or helping
Mum cook, they can ask the child some of the words. The children are so
PROUD to tell them!!!
Another fun thing that we do (and I know this
wouldn't be possible for a lot of people) is, while we are out riding the
horses, I get the children to actually ride the horse around in the shape
of the letters of the word they are spelling. Though this often just ends
in a lot of laughter, it is a VERY enjoyable way and they DO actually
remember the spelling!
I am a strong believer in THRASS and have some of
the charts up in our schoolroom for reference (English really is a tricky
language - especially the spelling!). I like to bring up all our options
in discussions so they can consider all the different letters that can
make one sound!
Well, I think I've babbled on enough for one day - I
hope this helps someone out there or at least inspires you to your own
unique system for the children in your schoolroom - different things will
suit each of the individuals you teach. Good luck!
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Below are some new Maths Files online and ready to print on coloured
paper......
Fractions & Decimals
Formulas
Fractions Decimals
Percentage
Magic Square to 12
Math Words Desk Chart
Maths terms
Number Facts & Place
Value
Number Line from
-10 to 15
Numbers 1-60 & ordinal
Percentage & Money
Square Numbers &
Square Roots
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Mathematics from Others
AAA Math
- A great site for kids to hone their basic math skills, pick by year level
or by operation.
Flashcards for Kids
- Kids can work out basic operations on line, you can choose the
difficulty or put limits on the operations.
http://www.mathworksheetwizard.com - Maths worksheet creator
To help the kids learn their tables and to make it a bit more fun I have
got flip cards (homemade). On one side is a table eg 4 x 4 = but no
answer, on the other side is the answer 16. Place the cards on the desk
and point to one and have the child give you the answer. If its the number
16 the answer is 4 x 4, if its 4 x 4 the answer is 16. You can have them
all the same way up or a mixture of both sides. Use a different colour
cardboard for each set of tables .If you have more than one child then
make it a game. First child takes a turn and if they get it right they
keep the card and the next one has a shot. If they get it wrong then the
other child has the opportunity to see if they can get it right and if so
then they get to keep the card and then have their own shot. This game has
made a big difference to Kaitlynn and Wes as previously they hated tables
but now are keen to show off and compete with each other. Nothing like a
bit of healthy sibling rivalry to get them learning. Hope you can get the
gist of this, if not let me know and I'll try to explain it a bit better.
Regards Michelle (SA govo 2003)
... Basically with the older boys (yr 5/6) they do their set work. If
they have problems with a particular concept / or specific
question after discussion and clarification I'll pose the question in a
different way, use diff, concrete materials, make up my own (more
relevant) example. Also with the two older boys, I set 'number work' as a
permanent part of each day. We decide on a set of times tables and each
day they learn them independently then come to me and I ask them the times
tables in a jumbled order. When they become really confident with one set
we choose another. So they are basically learning / revising a set of
tables each week. As we all know 'learning times tables' doesn't mean we
remember them for life! I think the revision is really important.
For a reception there is a lot more scope in his course to manipulate the
course materials to suit. Before any maths session we do counting in diff
ways. Either counting together, ordering written numbers then taking some
out / rejumbling them / finding the mistake etc. We count cows / ants /
trees - whatever there are lots of! We have day / month / date chart which
we change every day. We all play Uno together which is great for Jake's
maths because he has to put down a number one above or one below the
number which has been put down. Myolene (SA govo
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Technology From Lee-Anne
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Technology From Others
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Science Genre Outline
Need to right a report. This guide
has lines and all the correct headings for your student.
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Art From
Lee-Anne |
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Art From Others
DLTK's - This site
has a whole lot of printable crafts for kids. It has good categories
to choose from to make all different types of crafts.
Printable colouring pages - For
all occasions this site has colouring in pages that are easy to print
out. It also has a section where you can choose and print out a card
and bookmark to colour and make.
Learn to draw - Just pick where you would like to go by theme.
There are a lot of great sites that teach kids how to draw, even programs
you can download so kids can do art on the computer.
ARTS
- N - CRAFTS - This site has lots of crafts available. It also
has basic stories of the meanings of the holidays.
Origami -
Teach the kids all about origami, cheap and keeps the kids busy for hours!
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19 August
2003
Fun
Games For A Group
Trains and Stations
Kids sit
in a circle holding hands. A spotter sits in the centre and tries to find
where the train is located. The train is a hand squeeze, which is passed
around the circle. 3 to 4 kids equally spaced are the train stations. When
the train passes thru them, they call out “toot toot”. A station can’t be
identified as the location of the train. Stations may hold the train or
change it’s direction. When Spotters catches train, the two kids change
places.
Sleeping Logs
This game
can be played with 3 people. They lay on the floor in a comfortable
position. I try to catch them moving. If they move and I don’t see it then
it doesn’t count. I usually give the kids 5 chances before they are it.
Blind Man’s
Bluff
The
person who is it is blindfolded. They have to catch everyone. The game
must have boundaries. I usually choose a room and move all sharp objects
out of the way.
Short break games with 1 to 2 children
Board Games
Guess Who
Connect 4
Pictionary
Card
Games
UNO
Snap
Fish
These
games are great to use as a reward for getting to school on time or finish a
piece of work. I also use them to give the kids a break (10 minute) from
the usual activities.
Some of
these games like UNO and Pictionary I score and play as a continuing game
over a week. Playing one hand or do one drawing at a time.
Have a
look at what games you have in the cupboard. Take out the ones, which are
reasonably quick to play. Put them in the schoolroom. Leave the long and
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New Horizons..
www.nh.com.au
They produce great Aussie educational games like Maths
Invaders and Numbers Up series. They also sell Aussie clipart and
photo's as well as they school font for each state.
Education 4 Kids -
This site has some good games that you play on the internet as well as can
download. A number or different age levels available.
FunBrain.com - Lots
of games for all ages that you play on the internet. You can search
this site for games by age or genre.
Prongo
- Educational Games for kids 6 to 9 years old
SchoolExpress
- Over 200 downloadable free educational games available
Fact Monster - A
good site for kids looking for information. It is primarily American
based but it's still a useful site.
Found
this link whilst looking through the ABC website - it has games in it for kids to play as well
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Christmas Information, History and Carols
Christmas
Carols.ppt
Christmastraditions.ppt
Father
Christmas and Other Countries.ppt
Christmas Guide.doc
Christmas Sing Book.doc -
below are utube versions of some songs in the book
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Halloween From Others
Send a Halloween e-card
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/halloween/ecards.html
Story of Halloween
http://www.inmotion-pcs.com/amass/theboss/hallowee.htm
Make a pumpkin pin
http://www.inmotion-pcs.com/amass/theboss/pumknpin.htm
Make a spider
http://www.inmotion-pcs.com/amass/theboss/spider.htm
Colouring Pages
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/halloween/color.html
Read then make up your own
Halloween story
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/halloween/stories.html
Did someone say BOO!
http://www.jsmagic.net/halloween/
Cereal Box Gravestones
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/gravestone.html
Halloween window hanging
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/boohanging.html
Swinging Bat
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/bat.html
Tissue Ghost
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/ghosts.html
Window Pumpkin Faces
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/pumpkin.html
Halloween Games - Online
http://www.kidsdomain.com/games/hall.html
Punch the bats
http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/games/play.jsp?id=games_gothamgirls_1
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"You're not just a govo, you're THE GOVO"
"Uniting Govo's Outback"
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Governess Australia All rights reserved.
Revised: Sunday March 11, 2012.
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